Archaeological Research Services Ltd are recruiting for a Paleoenvironmental or Geoarchaeological Officer, for a rare opportunity to work in a leading archaeological company with varied and innovative projects around the UK and potentially beyond.
Our ‘Specialist Services’ division, where we have brought truly cutting-edge techniques together to lead the way with our ‘Landscape Prospection Service’ amongst other specialisms, is looking for someone who has experience as a commercial palaeoenvironmental analyst with skills and experience of monolith sampling and botanical macrofossil assessment and analysis and charred wood identification, sediment logging and interpretation skills, and is proficient at producing reports, using IT.
This post will be based at our Bakewell Office HQ with travel for meetings, site visits and training as appropriate. You will be responsible for contributing work on commercial and research-based archaeological projects. A thorough knowledge of British archaeology is helpful and the ability to ‘make sense’ of geoarchaeological data and sites and place them in their regional/national context. You must be able to work as an effective team member who can be relied on to deliver to deadlines. We are a high performing company with a professional and friendly culture and with many outstanding performers. We maintain a high commitment to staff development and training and look forward to supporting career development and developing people to be the best they can be.
In return, we offer an exciting range of employee benefits:
- Strong, positive corporate culture
- Competitive salary
- Commitment to training and career progression
- Membership of the Company’s health cash plan which includes a range of health services
- Discounts and rewards on health, fitness and entertainment
- Attractive pension contribution
- Life assurance cover
- 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
- Additional annual leave accrued linked to length of service
- Quality accommodation provided for away work with competitive subsistence
- Full personal protective equipment and Company branded attire
- 100% of CIfA and AEA subscription fees etc.
TO APPLY:
Download, complete and submit all of the required documentation set out below and email to our Personnel Department. If you would like to discuss the post with us then please ring us on 01629 814540 and ask for ‘personnel’.
Applicants must complete and send in:
- Covering letter compromising 250 words on why you consider yourself a suitable candidate
- Application Form including the names and full contact details of two referees
- Full CV
- Candidates may wish to fill out and send in the Equal Opportunities Form, but this is not mandatory.
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